Integration, US: Albania lost its chance

Jonathan Moore, the US State Department Director for Southern and Central Europe, declared during an interview for the Voice of America that the lack of political cooperation made Albania lose the chance to fulfil the European Union criteria.

“While the euphoria of the 100th year of independence is still present, there is a great dose of disappointment in Albania and abroad, including Washington, because of chances that were lost due to some decisions that should have been taken by the Parliament to fulfil the EU criteria”, Moore declared.

The high rank US official says that after a few days, the EU will give a decision for the lack of progress due to the lack of cooperation of the Albanian parties.

Moore adds that they will appeal all MPs and party members to leave the differences aside and start working together to pass the three roles.

Moore released these declarations one day before arriving in Tirana.